Long Chen turned to face his clan. In a cold and resolute voice, he declared, "Listen well. You must understand that I won't always be here to protect you. The Long family is not built on one person alone. Now is the time to prove yourselves. Fight as if your lives depend on it. Don't think that just because I've stepped into the Innate Realm, we're safe. Don't rely on merely on yourselves!"
As his words fell, the previously stunned members of the Long family raised their weapons and roared in unison.
Their eyes burned with newfound determination and unity.
Seeing their rising morale, the enemy already weakened and disheartened began to falter.
Many attempted to flee, but fear of Long Chen's threat kept them frozen. Those without the courage to retreat were forced forward, stumbling into the ferocity of the Long family's vengeance.
Surrounded from all sides, the Feng family and their allies had no way out.
"Kill!"
The cry echoed as the Long family's disciples unleashed their wrath. Blades clashed, bodies fell, and the battlefield was consumed in chaos.
Among the fighters stood Long Chen. For someone of his level, this battle was child's play. He remained still, choosing not to interfere.
This was his clan's trial by fire, and they needed real battle experience. Unless someone was gravely injured, he would not step in.
With his divine innate consciousness blanketing the field, he observed everything. Not a single detail escaped him.
To him, the Feng family and their allies were nothing more than whetstones tools to sharpen the Long clan's strength.
The thick stench of blood soon filled the air. Severed limbs lay scattered, and the ground was soaked crimson.
Eventually, with one final scream, the battlefield fell silent. All enemies had been wiped out.
The Long family stood victorious. Blood stained their faces and clothes, but their expressions brimmed with pride. Thanks to Long Chen's silent guardianship, none had suffered serious injury only minor wounds.
In the silence that followed, they all turned to their leader, their gazes filled with admiration and reverence.
With Long Chen leading them, the Long family had become truly powerful. What did they have to fear now?
But Long Chen's expression was still grim.
"This isn't enough," he said coldly. "This doesn't erase the years of humiliation we've suffered. Today, the whole of Star City must understand the price of provoking the Long family!"
His voice deepened. "Search every corner of the Feng mansion. I want everyone found and wiped out. Leave no survivors!"
"Cut the grass without removing the roots, and it will grow again in spring."
"Kindness to the enemy is cruelty to your kin."
Without hesitation, the Long family bowed and answered in unison: "Yes!"
None objected. They remembered clearly the arrogance of the Feng family, who once came to their gates to declare their destruction.
If Long Chen hadn't appeared that day, they would have been corpses beneath Tang Chengyang's sword.
With rage in their hearts, the clan moved swiftly. Screams, curses, and desperate pleas filled the Feng mansion one final time.
And then silence.
The Feng family had been eradicated from Star City.
As the Long clan regrouped, Long Chen stood still, as if waiting.
Suddenly, a glowing screen appeared before him:
[Ding~ The destruction of the four families has been detected. Star City domination mission is being calculated...]
[Ding~ Mission evaluation: Perfect Completion.]
[Rewards initializing…]
[+1000 Family Luck Points]
[Reward: High-level Earth Technique – Great Heavenly Body Refinement]
[Reward: Heavenly-grade Pills – Hundred Pure Body Strengthening Pills]
[Reward: Heavenly Sword – Blood Drinker]
[Reward: Heavenly-grade Pills – Hundred Pure Spirit Cleansing Pills]
Long Chen's eyes sparkled at the sight. The rewards were plentiful, and the system notification confirmed what he already knew the four families had been completely annihilated.
Now calm, he led the Long clan to begin looting the Feng estate.
To build a powerful clan, vast resources were necessary wealth, martial arts, land, food, cultivation treasures. All of it required gold and silver.
At Long Chen's signal, the Long family moved quickly, gathering bloodstained boxes filled with treasure.
Soon, disciples emerged carrying wooden chests stuffed with gold, jewelry, martial techniques, and land deeds. After confirming the Feng residence had been stripped clean, Long Chen ordered teams to empty the remaining three family estates as well.
The Long family worked swiftly, carrying the spoils through the city streets.
Their movement caused a stir.
"Hiss~ The smell of blood… Who are these people?"
"That's Long Loonin and Long Tianchiao—I recognize them! They're from the Long family!"
"What's in those heavy boxes they're carrying?"
"Wait… They came from the Feng residence, didn't they?"
Whispers spread among the growing crowd. Some were simply curious. Others were shocked.
Then, someone spotted the man in white leading the group.
"Who is that at the front? I've never seen him before. Since when did the Long family have someone like that?"
Many of the younger onlookers didn't recognize him. But the elders of Star City did.
A warrior among the crowd, clad in battle gear, suddenly gasped. His face turned pale, and he blurted out:
"That man… He's Long—Long Chen?!"
The words hit like a thunderclap. The crowd erupted in shock.
After all, Long Chen was once the number one genius of Star City.